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Welcome to Duntroon School, the BEST school in the country:

• B - Believe in Yourself • E - Empowered to Learn •

• S - Socially Responsible • T - Thinkers and Learners for Life •

ABOUT US

Welcome to Duntroon School

The BEST We Can Be | Ko te pai e taea e tātou

Established in 1879, Duntroon School carries a proud heritage as a cherished heart of our local community. Tucked into a picturesque township bounded by State Highway 83, Livingstone Street, and the Maerewhenua River, our school welcomes children from across a wide rural catchment—spanning Campbell Park in the west, Blackpoint to the east, and Danseys Pass to the south, with three dedicated bus runs bringing our students together each day.

We are fortunate to learn and grow in an extraordinary natural setting. Set against a backdrop of ancient history, rich geological formations, and world-renowned fossils, our school is uniquely situated within a UNESCO Global Geopark. This landscape serves as a living classroom, inspiring curiosity and wonder in equal measure.

For students from Year 0 to 8, we offer stimulating, engaging, and rich learning experiences tailored to help every child thrive. Our dedicated, collaborative team of educators works hand-in-hand with a supportive Board of Trustees and a vibrant local community to foster an environment where children feel valued and encouraged.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Honesty, Respect, Perseverance, Cooperation, and Inclusion. These principles bring life to our overarching vision: "The BEST We Can Be" (Ko te pai e taea e tātou).

B – Believe in myself
E – Empowered to learn
S – Socially responsible
T – Thinkers and learners for life

Ngā mihi nui

What's happening at Duntroon School?

Upcoming Events in August

Thu 13

Board Meeting

13 Aug 2026

Latest Notices

North Otago Cross Country is still on

10 Aug 2026

A message from the organisers of todays event.

Kia ora Team,
The North Otago Primary Schools Cross Country will be going ahead this afternoon.
Please ensure that children dress appropriately for the weather and that their shoelaces are tied securely.
There will be no jumps on the course due to the course being wet (apart from the fence the children have to go over to get into the paddock closest to the finish line).
The weather is supposed to clear and although it will be a bit muddy underfoot, these are good cross country running conditions.
Volunteers and spectators, please make sure you also are dressed for the conditions.

Cross Country 5th August @ Omarama

3 Aug 2026

Kia ora whanau

We are lookiong forward to seeing everyone at the Rural Schools Cross Country event. Please have the kids well prepped for fairly cold conditions for Wednesday 5th August at Omarama. They have been training hard and always represent Duntroon well. As I said in the school newsletter, school is open and this is a school event, full participation is expected. Buses will not be running on Wednesday.

Event information:

Please arrive betwen 9:30-9:45am
Cars to be parked by the roadside carpark area, not in the saleyard area.
Students will meet with their class teacher. A safety briefing will be held and then marshals move to their positions.
Races start at 10:30am with Year 1 girls/boys then progress through the year levels finishing with Year 8 boys. Attached is the course map.

Travel arrangements:

Kate Frear has worked hard to co-ordinate the students who require transport to Omarama with people who have kindly offered a ride to them. If there are any last-minute changes to travel arrangements (e.g. students are in different cars than originally planned), please ring Kate Frear at school 0272161249 to ensure records are updated. Any changes to these arrangements should only be made after seeking school approval.

Our EOTC policy for Duntroon school parents who are transporting their own children is that the responsibility is with the parents is to ensure the following:

Any private vehicle used for EOTC transport must be registered, appropriately insured, and have a current warrant of fitness.
All drivers providing transport must have their full driver licence, even if they are only transporting their own children.
Drivers and passengers must use appropriate seatbelts/restraints at all times. This means using a restraint suitable for the passenger's age and size/height, and seating anyone under 15 years in the back seat if a seat is available.

Clear processes like these ensure safety, transparency, and peace of mind for everyone involved.

Look forward to seeing you at the event.

Sarah Caldwell

Afterschool arrangements for Term 3

20 Jul 2026

Hello families

Please remember to let the office know (preferably via email) of any changes to your child's/children's afterschool arrangements, including early pick ups, for Term 3 as soon as possible.

We'll continue to use any current instructions until we hear otherwise.

Thank you.

Pie/Sausage & pattie order form

19 Jul 2026

A busy term for families - fill in this form to put your order in for this term. Pies/sausage& bread/pattie & bread

https://forms.gle/p5rSEqLEVrWvaLWi9

We do not do weekly ordering over the term so get your order in now.

Tech buses Tuesday 21st July to Friday 24th July

17 Jul 2026

The senior students have Tech at OIS Tuesday 21st July to Friday 24th July.

The buses will run 15 minutes early in the mornings.